Caution Monster XP Spkr Wire


While hooking up my DEF TECH SM 65's yesterday I discovered that Monster XP spkr wire has TWO layers of insulation. First is the thick pink part that is stripped off. Then underneath that there is Another layer that is very thin & almost transparent. It is very easy to miss removing this thin layer and a poor connection will result if this is overlooked.
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Monster XP is pretty good in my opinion. Used it for several years with KEFs . Bottom end is pretty tight but highs a little splashy on occasion but over all not bad. Much fuller, cleaner than the 14 guage lamp cord I was using for a few years.
Rok2id,
I wouldn't say it's as good as anything else. I would say its not bad though for inexpensive speaker cable. I'm in the midst of a cable search for my system and have found a good bit of differences in all types of cables.
I've tried Blue Jeans and found it to be cleaner, but lacking in midrange response compared to Monster, but better highs and tighter bass.
I ended up with some pretty expensive MIT Matrix 28 speaker cables which have made a dramatic difference in my system but am using a relatively inexpensive Kimber digital cable which has enhanced the sound even further. I agree with your assessment that cost alone does not make a cable worthwhile but will argue there can be significant differences in sound signatures between cables of all types.
Rok2id,
Thanks for the caution on the Monster turbo RCAs. I haven't used any of their ICs, just speaker along with some of their DIY bananas which I thought were fine.